The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 564 new COVID-19 cases today and three new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 468,682 and the death toll to 6,302. Of all deaths, 3,972 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. Of all cases, 36,988 were health care workers. Today’s data comes after 18,500…
The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office reports a worker was injured over the weekend in Lake Hattie Township. According to Sheriff Cory Aukes, the incident was around 2 p.m. Saturday when a piece of logging equipment fell through the ice trapping the operator inside. Workers were able to rescue the victim, and he was transported by…
Northwest Technical College’s human resources certificate program was ranked 33rd in the list of “The Best Human Resources Certificate Degree Programs” by Intelligent.com. This ranking was based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost and reputation. NTC’s human resources certificate program provides students with a strong foundational knowledge of the field. The 18-credit program provides focused…
A pedestrian was injured in Bagley Friday afternoon. According to the state patrol, 80-year-old Leimona Martin of Bagley was turning onto Highway 2 from Highway 92 when she struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk with her Ford Windstar. Fifty-eight-year-old Brenda Galbrecik of Bagley was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Sanford Bagley. Martin was uninjured. The…
The following is a summary of incidents the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to from Friday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 7. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT SUNDAY, FEB. 7 Fire, 10:06 p.m. Bemidji Fire responded to the 1800 block of 8th St. SE. Medical, 1:36 p.m. Overdose reported on the 1100…
Absentee voting is still underway at Bemidji City Hall for the Feb. 9 special election to fill the vacant at-large seat. The at-large council member serves all five wards in the city. City Hall will be open for absentee voting today until 5 p.m. Absentee ballots will be accepted through 3 p.m. at City Hall…
